What is another word for precedence?
Pronunciation: [pɹˈɛsɪdəns] (IPA) 
Precedence refers to the act of coming before something else in time, place, or rank. Some synonyms for precedence include priority, superiority, precedence, lead, front, and antecedence. The word preeminence, which means superiority or surpassing all others in quality or rank, also serves as a synonym for precedence. Additionally, the word priority denotes the right to precede others in order of importance or urgency, while antecedence implies the act or fact of preceding in time or order of occurrence. In the context of business and politics, the term seniority is often used to refer to precedence, specifically in terms of employees with more years of experience and elected officials.
